Andante
100 N Farwell St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
$1,125 - $2,675
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Eau Claire, WI
What is the average rent in Eau Claire, WI?
$1,110/month
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As of September 2025, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,110 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Eau Claire more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Eau Claire, you can expect to pay about $1,025 per month for a studio, $1,110 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,290 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,572 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Eau Claire, WI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $1 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire?
Based on current rent prices, Courthouse District, West Madison District and Downtown Eau Claire are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire?
Based on current rent prices, Cannery District, North Barstow and Craig Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire.
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Which Eau Claire neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Eau Claire with the most apartments available are Downtown Eau Claire, South Barstow and North Barstow .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eau Claire, WI?
Because the average rent in Eau Claire is $1,110, you’ll want to make about $3,700 per month or $44,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Eau Claire, WI is 0.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Eau Claire is 5.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,025 - $1,572. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 3.6% less for utilities, and 6.2% less for transportation.
How does Eau Claire, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Eau Claire, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.